Dec 18, 2024

Wu honored as Fellow of two prestigious engineering societies

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Engineering proudly shares that Dr. Fangxiang Wu, Professor and Graduate Chair of Mechanical Engineering, Division of Biomedical Engineering, has recently been named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a Fellow of the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), recognizing his exceptional contributions and sustained achievements in the field of engineering.

Dec 10, 2024

A commitment to life-long learning

Retired entomologist Dr. Joe D. Shorthouse (PhD’75), who spent much of his career studying gall-inducing insects on wild roses, continues to pursue his passion for scientific discovery and storytelling

Dec 10, 2024

Jessica Pawlik Named to 2025 FISU World University Games Medical Staff

Friday morning (Dec. 6) U SPORTS announced the eight personnel who will make up the medical staff for the 2025 FISU World University Games in Torino, Italy in the new year. Among those announced was Huskie Athletics and Huskie Health's very own Jessica Pawlik (BSP'03), who will serve as a multi-sport therapist as part of the core medical staff.

Nov 28, 2024

‘University taught me how to learn’

Studying finance and economics at USask has benefited alumna Faye Moffatt (BComm’04, CPDS’06, MA’07) in her journey as a self-taught chocolatier and entrepreneur

Nov 21, 2024

USask honours achievements of two new Rhodes Scholars

Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) students have been selected to receive prestigious Rhodes Scholarships for the second time in two years. Only 11 scholarships are awarded to students across the country each year.

Nov 18, 2024

Giving back in life and death

USask graduate and veterinary toxicologist Dr. Barry Blakley (BSc’70, Sc’71, DVM’75, MSc’77, PhD) made a big impact in his profession and in the classroom. After passing away in March from pancreatic cancer, his legacy continues through ocular donations and student scholarships.

Nov 15, 2024

Friends of VIDO receives $1 million from celebrated Saskatoon philanthropist

A generous donation of $1 million from Ellen Remai, through the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, will support the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), a world-class research facility at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), with an aim to stop emerging infectious diseases and future pandemics.

Nov 15, 2024

Planned gift with deep roots in AgBio

Although still in the prime of their lives, Mike Solohub (BSc’88, BSA’92, MSc’97) and Dr. Colleen Christensen (BSc’93, PhD’99) have laid the groundwork to ensure they can support future generations of graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan (USask).

Nov 15, 2024

Renowned One Health, AI researcher receives top USask honour

Dr. FangXiang Wu (PhD'04), a world-renowned pioneer in computational intelligence for medical/biological data analytics and widely recognized for his seminal contributions to biomarker discovery, medical image analysis and health informatics, is the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Distinguished Researcher for fall 2024.

Nov 6, 2024

Finding love during war

As a Canadian soldier in Europe during the Second World War, USask graduate Capt. Sandy MacPherson (LLB’38) met the love of his life in a dramatic moment in Le Touquet, France

Oct 29, 2024

A passion for interdisciplinary research

USask graduate Vyom Patel (BSc’23), who studied mathematics and computer science as an undergraduate student, is now exploring the interface of quantum information, machine learning, and applied mathematics

Oct 28, 2024

WCVM Class of 1973 showcases ‘giving spirit’ to simulation centre

More than 50 years after launching their veterinary careers at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM), members of the college’s Class of 1973 gave a special gift to their alma mater that will support the hands-on education of future veterinarians.

Oct 16, 2024

Golden Goals

The husband-wife duo of Brett (BA’22) and Carmen Levis (BScNutr’17) are forever bonded by their time as Huskie student-athletes and their love of the beautiful game.

Oct 8, 2024

Shklanka gift to advance critical minerals research at USask

University of Saskatchewan (USask) alumni Dr. Roman Shklanka (BA’51, BComm’53, MA’57) and PhD’63 from Stanford University and Patricia Shklanka (BSc’58) have generously donated $3 million to create the Shklanka Chair in Precambrian Critical Minerals Systems in the Department of Geological Sciences in the College of Arts and Science.

Oct 2, 2024

From the Prairies to Picasso: USask alumnus adds to legacy of philanthropy

He is a world-renowned art dealer and expert in Picasso prints, dealing with some of the world’s greatest galleries from the British Museum in London to the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and has sold to celebrated clients around the world. But Dr. Frederick Mulder (BA’64, LLD’17, PhD) has never forgotten where he came from.

Sep 27, 2024

Student lounge named in honour of the late Dr. Cecil King

Dr. Cecil King (BEd’73, MEd’75, PhD) was a pioneer in First Nations teacher education throughout Canada and the founding director of the Indian Teacher Education Program (ITEP) at the University of Saskatchewan. He passed away on May 4, 2022 at the age of 90.

Sep 26, 2024

USask scholars create a legacy

Following the passing of Professor Emeritus Len Findlay (DLitt’11), Professor Emerita Isobel Findlay (MA’80) is honouring her husband’s memory through two funds that will support graduate students and community research as part of USask's Be What the World Needs campaign.

Sep 23, 2024

Putting patients first

USask graduate and honorary degree recipient Dr. Richard Ehman (BSc’74, MD’79, DSc’00), a Mayo Clinic radiologist and researcher, reflects on his university education and his impactful career in medical imaging

Sep 23, 2024

‘I hope to live up to the name of Dr. Langelier’

A familiar and endearing face was among those welcoming University of Saskatchewan (USask) student Rory Langelier to the veterinary profession on Sept. 23 during the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) annual white coat ceremony.

Sep 16, 2024

Advancing women’s economic security

USask graduate Barbara Battiste (BA’67) reflects on the impactful work she undertook at her ‘dream job’ at Minnesota’s legislative Office on the Economic Status of Women

Sep 13, 2024

Sister act

Three members of The Garrys, an award-winning Saskatoon surf rock band, are siblings who graduated from the University of Saskatchewan